Legacy Grant

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2023 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$5,000
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Saint Olaf College
Recipient Type
Private College/University
Status
Completed
Start Date
July 2022
End Date
April 2024
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Project Overview

Legacy Grant

Project Details

Somali Songs: Building Community through Sound

Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications

Kjel Alkire: visual artist; Diane Crane: Houston Arts Resource Council; Laura Helle: Austin Area Commission for the Arts; Elisha Marin: musician and arts educator; Drew Medin: musician; Kara Maloney: Lanesboro Arts; Yelba Olsen: community activist; Scott Roberts: visual artist; Jon Swanson: Minnesota Marine Art Museum

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

Jennie Autonoe: literary artist and arts administrator; Robbie Brokken: visual artist; Dave Casey: visual arts administrator; Martha Chancellor: musician and arts administrator; Steve Dietz: community arts activist; James Douglass: theatre artist and administrator; Benjamin Downs: musician and arts educator; Julie Fakler: visual artist and arts administrator; David Kassler: composer; Ivete Martinez: visual artist and arts administrator; Eileen Moeller: arts administrator; Cynthia Neth: arts administrator; Beth Nienow: musician and literary artist; Gretchen Ramlo: arts board member; Jamie Schwaba; dancer and arts administrator; Amarama Vercnocke: mixed media artist

Conflict of Interest Disclosed
Yes
Conflict of Interest Contact

Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council, Anastasia Shartin (507) 281-4848

Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access ACHF Arts Education ACHF Cultural Heritage

2023 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$5,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Direct expenses
$5,000
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Minnesotans participate in the arts because arts experiences are relevant and accessible to them. Data Collection, Focus Groups, Observed Behavior Change, Video-Audio Recordings

Measurable Outcome(s)

Supported artists and organizations who create, produce and present high quality arts activities.;Overcame barriers to accessing high-quality arts activities.;Represented the diverse ethnic, cultural and folk traditions represented in this region.

Proposed Outcomes Achieved
Achieved proposed outcomes
Source of Additional Funds

Other,local or private

Recipient Board Members
Jo M. Beld, Paul Grangaard, Susan Gunderson, Jay Lund
Project Manager
First Name
Marci
Last Name
Sortor
Organization Name
Saint Olaf College
Street Address
1520 St Olaf Ave
City
Northfield
State
MN
Zip Code
55057
Phone
(507) 786-3007
Email
sortor@stolaf.edu
Administered By
Administered by
Location

Griggs Midway Building, Suite 304,
540 Fairview Avenue North,
St. Paul, MN 55104

Phone
(651) 539-2650 or toll-free (800) 866-2787
Email the Agency
Location

2510 Superior Dr NW Ste B
Rochester, MN 55901-2262 

Phone
Project Manager: Anastasia Shartin
(507) 281-4848
Email the Agency